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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Tibet chapter, how did Messner and Nena originally decide to travel to their intended destination as they waited for the weather on Everest to clear?
(a) By flying.
(b) By driving.
(c) By caravan.
(d) By walking.

2. When the jeep finally arrived, where did the team travel to first in the Rongbuk chapter?
(a) Rimpoche.
(b) Fata Morgana.
(c) Nanga Parbat.
(d) Tingri.

3. After erecting his tent on the second day, how many pictures did Messner take before abandoning photography and climbing into his tent?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

4. On what day did Messner leave Nena behind at the base camp and begin his ascent of Mount Everest?
(a) August 18.
(b) July 4.
(c) August 4.
(d) July 18.

5. According to the Chomolungma chapter, what did Messner use when climbing to aid his balance?
(a) Ski sticks.
(b) Pool cues.
(c) Walking sticks.
(d) Tree branches.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Messner spied some Sherpas that he knew in the Tibet chapter, where did Messner know the Sherpas from?

2. As Messner passed 8000 meters, what did he liken his progress rate to?

3. As alluded to in the North Col chapter, at what altitude did Messner and Nena plan to set up their midway camp?

4. As Messner began his descent, what disturbed him the most?

5. According to the Chomolungma chapter, how high was the Chang La face that Messner had to navigate on his way to the North Col?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the North Col chapter, why did Nena decide to change her socks just as Messner said he was ready to go for their walk?

2. What was the reaction of the world when the Chinese government announced that a Chinese expedition had successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1960?

3. During the Cultural Revolution, what were the "Four Ancients" that the Chinese tried to destroy?

4. In the Tibet chapter, what was Nena's egotistical reason for not wanting Messner to take the walkie-talkie with him for his summit attempt?

5. As Messner's team traveled to the Nepalese border in the Rongbuk chapter, why did the area remind Messner of South Tyrol?

6. How did Messner react in the Chomolungma chapter when he escaped the crevasse alive?

7. While trapped in the crevasse in the Chomolungma chapter, what promise did Messner make?

8. According to Messner in the Chomolungma chapter, why did nomads love their homelands more than stationary citizens do?

9. Describe what a monsoon is.

10. As Messner packed for his ascent of Mount Everest in the Chomolungma chapter, he shared his motto regarding packing. What was Messner's motto?

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